Vocabulary Quiz (4-6)

What is the antonym of 'umbrage'?

• Pleasure

• Anger

• Resentment

• Offense

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

Which of the following words is a synonym of 'ameliorate'?

• Aggravate

• Worsen

• Improve

• Deteriorate

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does 'bombastic' mean?

• Genuine expression

• Simple language

• High-level language with little meaning

• Sincere speech

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following is an antonym of 'drivel'?

• Babble

• Gibberish

• Wisdom

• Nonsense

What is the meaning of 'ex officio'?

• Unofficial

• Extrinsic

• Holding a certain office

• Unauthorized

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is the definition of "umbrage"

• A state of confusion or uncertainty.
• A feeling of joy or happiness.
• A type of shadow or darkness.
• A feeling of annoyance or offense.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

Which is a synonym for "unctuous"?

• genuine

• slimy

• dry
• rough

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.5B

The new policies were implemented to __________ the living conditions in the poverty stricken neighborhood.

• elicit

• ameliorate

• exhort

• approbation

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.6

Which of the following are synonyms for "aplomb"?

• composure, self-assurance, poise, confidence
• uncertainty
• discomfort
• anxiety

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

Which of the following are antonyms for "epitome"?

• model
• example
• prototype
• antithesis, opposite

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.L.9-10.6